Rebekah Krieger
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What’s on your workbench?
Rebekah Krieger replied to Pres's topic in Aesthetic Approaches and Philosophy
I would love to see how these are coming along Denice! -
slab plates center warping during glaze fire
Rebekah Krieger replied to chris123's topic in Studio Operations and Making Work
Another tip would be to leave a “button” in the center bottom of the plate. You can find some images of Steven hills plates/platters to get the idea. -
Single firing stoneware, without glaze
Rebekah Krieger replied to Chiv's topic in Studio Operations and Making Work
Yes I would recommend doing it on low /slow -
I’m attending his figure sculpting workshop in Sarasota fl next week. Has anybody here been to one of his workshops before? It says all tools included but I’m tempted to take some with me. I’m going to make an event of it and booked an opera to see for Friday. ❤️
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Another option if somebody is in the Midwest, at MIAD my cousin teaches a mold making class (which I took to gain basic knowledge)
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Once on a sculpted piece I used a paper clay slip to glue back on a piece that came off during the bisque fire. take thick slip from the bottom or sides from your throwing bucket. Then take some toilet paper (cheap thin stuff works better in this case) and shred it into the slip. You can add a drop of peroxide and a big squeeze of Elmer’s glue and if it’s too thin add more thick slip. The clay/toilet paper combo will absorb both sides together and help them actually bind with the clay. only rule I would say is that once I ever repair a piece, it’s for me and never for sale.
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My zinc has been a huge problem. I have used a mortar and pestal by hand for small amounts but I have a decent amount. Is there an easier way to process this at home without having any special equipment?
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For the life of me I can’t find the messenger inbox. I have used it before… did it go away? Thanks!
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This forum was important to me when I first began working with clay. I found it before I found any clay community both online and in person. You are in great hands here.
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New Peter pugger troubleshoot
Rebekah Krieger replied to Rebekah Krieger's topic in Equipment Use and Repair
I had it stuffed to the gills and there was quite a bit (like 1.5 lbs) in the overflow chamber. I think I have about 20 lbs that came out but the chamber does look like there is quite a bit left. I wonder if I’m just expecting more than I am going to get . -
I just set up my vpm9ss today. everything seemed to be working fine except it seems like less than half the chamber is emptying when I pug. The vacuum pressure maintains the entire time so it doesn’t seem like that is causing the issue. Does anybody have an idea of what I could be doing wrong? Thanks
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Glaze combinations and layering
Rebekah Krieger replied to Rebekah Krieger's topic in Clay and Glaze Chemistry
Yes, you can see a distinct line where I did the layering. (Sprayed)
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I have been learning glaze chemistry, but an area that overwhelms me is layering/combining glazes. I don’t feel like my results look seamless. Perhaps it’s the types of glazes I am trying to put together. Is there a rule of thumb on what kinds generally look nice together or any resources? I feel like I could continue in a hamster wheel if I don’t get some direction on what to test, because at this point I’m testing everything. Thanks! I enjoy the combination of semi matte and glossy but I especially like it when I get surprise interesting surfaces with crystals etc.,
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I’ve been looking to buy a used Stainless Peter pugger. If you are looking to sell, please contact me shanelpottery@gmail.com
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I am lucky that I am able to participate in his “journey” workshop this year. It’s all about developing your voice as a potter. Has anyone here taken it? I took a class with him last year. His critiques work for any aesthetic and the perspectives I got about my own work has helped me “see” things that I didn’t notice before… things like lines, and flow. I am huge admirer of mike Strumbras’ work and didn’t realize Steven worked with him. The workshop requires 2 books to be read before it starts. “Big magic” and “steal like an artist”. After reading steal like an artist, it says to write down all the artists that you admire (and research them), things you prefer, things you have always loved etc. So far, writing these things down has given me more clarity than I expected. I feel like a world has opened up to me and I want to explore so many more things in my work (fresco style architecture, Heironomous Bosch inspired everything, and dark /misunderstood topics) Long story short, I would love you to ask, who is your favorite artist/maker/writer etc… and what would they make if they were working in clay today? Have you taken his workshop? I would also love to hear what happened for you during: thanks!
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Oxide washes on top of glazes! Oh my!
Rebekah Krieger replied to Rick Wise's topic in Aesthetic Approaches and Philosophy
Thanks for sharing. What a great teacher, easy to follow. -
What’s on your workbench?
Rebekah Krieger replied to Pres's topic in Aesthetic Approaches and Philosophy
working on some handle attachments. I prefer pulling off the pot, but this shape wanted a pulled and attached handle.
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Free Video Recommendations for Potters
Rebekah Krieger replied to Min's topic in Ceramic Events of Interest
I love the bill van guilder videos on his website. hsin is very relaxing Simon Leach is great with fun classic tips now and then tim see has some great videos ceramics monthly has some good uploads on your tube also in clay buddies (Facebook) they did a video series since nceca couldn’t happen. Nceca has released some of their videos too -
I was wondering where it went- so sad
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Just participated in a wood firing, I had some excellent results. Will post photos after pots are cleaned up!
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One more sacrifice to the kiln gods for this overnight firing including the rest of a large order and my hydria.
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I have had bad luck with my pots lately. Hydra exploded and the family tree vases I made for parents christmas gift look like a 10 yr olds school project.
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Why did the Hydria explode? A spot thicker than expected? Firing too soon? What's wrong with the trees?
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I have had some pieces come out kind of wonky lately, I think it's some kind of virus going around.
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So sorry for the Hydra! That was some awesome piece. Sit down and start anew sweetie!
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finishing up a wholesale order and studying real estate laws.... I can't wait to make my own work again!!
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On a positive note, as soon as I unpack completely I can actually work on sculpting and do my first raku this summer!
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I'm still firing my Raku kiln off a weed burner. It works great! Rebekah, are the Raku and sculpture going to be separate projects, or are you doing sculptural Raku?
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seperate projects. Sculpture is my main desire but I have been meaning to try my first raku. I want to make pet urns in raku as one of my hopefully consumable products.
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Thanks for that- I have this HUGE piece of styrofoam I found on the street and i plan to cut it into a base/ armture for a sculpture
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Just started the kiln for the third time this week. Second glaze batch. Man am I beat!
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Do you have a show coming up Rebekah?
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I find I always underestimate how long it will take to load the kiln. A couple weekends ago we did my dad's huge kiln and small kiln one right after the other. Working together it took five hours JUST to load. And my back was killing me! Hopefully the results make it all worthwhile for you.
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